Chris Villavarayan

CEO & President at Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.

Sits on 2 boards. Last updated September 28, 2026

Time on boards

Boards served
2
Current seats
2
Board service
8 years
Director since
2023

8 years of board service in total across 2 boards, counting each seat separately. Longest: Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., 3 years.

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Director · CEO & President
3 years · Since 2023
3 years · Since 2023

Chief executive roles

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. · CEO & President
Since January 2023
70 CEO score

Solid · grade C

Out of 100, from shareholder return, dividends, growth and acquisitions.

Partial: only 35% of the scoring weight is on file.

Revenue growth 20%
47

1.6% a year in revenue

Earnings growth 15%
100

26.5% a year in earnings per share

35% of the scoring weight is on file. Figures cover December 2022 – December 2025.

Shareholder support

Support is votes for as a share of votes for and against (or withheld). Below 80% is a clear protest.

Insider trades

All notable trades →

From SEC Forms 4 and 5. Open-market purchases and sales are highlighted; grants, option exercises and shares withheld for tax are routine.

Date Company Transaction Shares Price Value
Mar 4, 2026 Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Option exercise +26,246 — —
Mar 4, 2026 Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Shares withheld for tax −12,053 $31.40 $378,464
Mar 3, 2026 Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Option exercise +50,663 — —
Mar 3, 2026 Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Shares withheld for tax −23,265 $31.68 $737,035
Mar 3, 2026 Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Option exercise +96,354 — —
Mar 3, 2026 Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Shares withheld for tax −44,246 $31.68 $1,401,713
Feb 28, 2026 Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Option exercise +25,280 — —
Feb 28, 2026 Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Shares withheld for tax −11,609 $33.41 $387,857
Feb 28, 2026 Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Option exercise +24,631 — —
Feb 28, 2026 Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Shares withheld for tax −11,311 $33.41 $377,901
Feb 28, 2025 Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Option exercise +25,280 — —
Feb 28, 2025 Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Shares withheld for tax −11,562 $36.21 $418,660
Feb 28, 2025 Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Option exercise +24,631 — —
Feb 28, 2025 Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. Shares withheld for tax −11,314 $36.21 $409,680
May 2, 2024 Franklin Electric Co. Inc. Grant or award +2,415 — —

Questions about Chris Villavarayan

What boards is Chris Villavarayan on?

Chris Villavarayan sits on the boards of Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. and Franklin Electric Co. Inc.

What company is Chris Villavarayan the CEO of?

Chris Villavarayan has been CEO & President of Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. since January 2023.

How long has Chris Villavarayan served on boards?

Our records show at least 8 years of board service across 2 boards, the earliest from 2023.

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